Five people have been confirmed dead after gunmen attacked Ishieke Police Division in Ebonyi local government area of Ebony
According to reports all five killed are the gunmen. It is however not clear the number of the gunmen who stormed the police station on Wednesday night
The incident started around 9:30 pm with heavy shootings, forcing residents to go into hiding.
A source told newsmen that the gunmen arrived at the police station with two cars and started shooting sporadically in the air.
He said the gunmen engaged in a gun duel with the policemen on duty in front of the station for over 30 minutes, before other security operatives came for reinforcement.
According to another source, the situation later drew the attention of more security operatives, including the Army, who came in their numbers to apprehend the hoodlums.
Updated: 5 Killed As Gunmen Attack Police Station In Ebonyi
